This July and August, Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) is hosting a number of fun, educational events designed to help locals and visitors explore the wonders of Netarts Bay.
“Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS strives to help our community responsibly connect with the natural environment. Our July and August lineup covers topics on responsible clamming, Snowy Plover habitats, tide pool explorations, guided hikes and more” shared the organization’s Executive Director, Chrissy Smith.
Sunday; July 21st, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Registration is open.
Netarts Bay Salt Marsh Tour: This program includes two parts; a presentation followed by a walking tour along the salt marsh at the southern end of Netarts Bay. Learn about the plants and animals that live in this unique habitat and the importance of this environment from the forest to the water’s edge.
Monday; July 22nd, 7:45 am. Registration is open.
Tide Pool Discover Days: Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS staff and volunteers will be onsite in the tide pools at Oceanside Beach sharing about what is living along the coastal edge. Learn about anemone clone wars, how a sea star eats, or how hermit crabs steal shell homes from other crabs! From seaweed to sculpin fish, there is an amazing world to discover. Come out and enjoy!
Wednesday; July 24th, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Registration is open.
Hike Netarts Spit / Gilded Hike focused on Snowy Plovers, Dunes and Beach Finds: Explore the Spit with Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Bird Alliance of Oregon and Oregon State Parks and learn about the threatened Western Snowy Plover and Oregon’s coastal ecosystem while hiking the length of Netarts Spit. We hope to observe Snowy Plovers and other coastal creatures on this 13-mile round trip hike.
Sunday; July 28th, 1:00 pm, Cape Lookout State Park. Registration is open,
Stewardship Day: Stewardship Days offer opportunities to give back and work to maintain our natural areas and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Lend a hand on projects that restore natural areas and improve responsible recreation with this amazing coastal habitat. Projects vary and may include:
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Invasive plant removal
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Native plant seed collection
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Restoration planting events
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Beach access improvements
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Trail maintenance
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Plant and wildlife mapping
Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Families are welcome.
Saturday; August 3rd, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Cape Lookout State Park. Registration opens soon.
Hike Netarts Spit / Beach Discovery Walk: Join Oregon State Park Rangers and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS staff for a fun, family-friendly hike on the beach and around Cape Lookout State Park and the Netarts Spit. On this relatively easy, two mile walk, park rangers will discuss the importance of this natural area, changes happening along our coast, and how we can be good stewards.
Sunday; August 4th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Cape Lookout State Park. Registration opens soon.
OFRENDA A NUESTRA OCEANO SANADOR | An Offering to our Healing Ocean
Celebrate art, culture, music, dance and the environment during this wonderful event at Cape Lookout State Park. Join Huehca Omeyocan, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Oregon State Parks, OSU Extension, and the Juntos Afuera Program for an inspiring day with Opportunities to explore, learn, celebrate, and act for the ocean.
Monday; August 5th, 7:30 am – 10:30 am. Registration opens soon.
Sustainable Clamming on the Bay: Learn about clam populations, clamming, and clamming etiquette with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS! Participants will learn about the role of shellfish in bay health, the types of clams in the bay, the best and most sustainable methods for harvesting wild shellfish, and the current research on trends in clam size and biomass.
Get more information including event times, locations and find links to register for these events at:
https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Connect with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS online!
Website: www.netartsbaywebs.org
Social: @netartsbaywebs
WEBS and partners are hosting these events as part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles, and outdoor adventures. Led by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, these meaningful nature-based experiences highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy. Learn more about Explore Nature at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com.
Contact:
info@netartsbaywebs.org